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Mold is a fungal growth that forms and spreads on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter.

No building or home is 100% mold free. But there are methods that can significantly reduce spore levels within a structure.

There are over 100,00 types of mold. Not all types are a threat.

Air sample testing is the best screening tool for finding, or ruling out hidden mold growth.

Begin your search in area that are often warm and moist, like a bathroom.

You can usually see or smell a mold problem. Mold can appear as a slight fuzzy, discolored, or slimy patches that increase in size as they grow.

Air sample mold tests are the most accurate way to determine exposure to mold.

If the mold in your residence was caused by something sudden or accidental, such as a bursting pipe or some other covered incident on your policy, you may be protected. However, if the mold has been around for weeks or longer, your policy likely won't cover the expense.

Mold will reappear if you paint over it without proper remediation.

Stuffy nose, wheezing, and red or itchy eyes, or skin. Some people may have more intense reactions.

There is no general guideline for how much mold exposure is harmful. The effects of mold exposure with differ in each person.

There are no health-based standards for acceptable levels of biological agents in indoor air. Concentration of mold spores should be below 500 sp/m3 is considered normal.

Amount of samples taken is depending on the size or sqft. of the space or dwelling.

Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Repeated exposure to mold can increase a person's sensitivity, causing more severe allergic reaction.

Mold will grow in places with a lot of moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been flooding. Mold grows well on paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood products.

If you're buying a new home, a mold inspection is never a bad idea. Regular home inspectors may note if they see mold, but they will not dive deeper than a visual once-over. A mold inspector can tell you if your potential new home has mold lurking somewhere and whether it needs to be removed by a professional.

Mold is a common fungus that grows in the presence of water. While you might expect mold in older homes, it's recently become a problem with new construction as well. The increase in mold in new homes is largely due to building practices, even in so-called luxury homes.

Speak to a mold assessment or remediation company to get an accurate estimate of what fixing the mold issue will cost. A comprehensive solution must also include addressing the condition that allowed mold to spread in the first place, like the plumbing issue or roof leak.

Cold weather will not kill mold. Mold spores are opportunistic in the sense that they wait for the right conditions and then begin to spread. Extreme temperatures do not kill mold, but they can deactivate them.

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Moisture control and proper ventilation is the best way to keep mold from returning. Indoor humidity levels should remain at/or below 55%RH.